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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.52, 23,137.72 and 9,568.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.52, 23,137.72 and 9,568.84 is: 14,353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.52 : 23,137.72 = 9,568.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.52/23,137.72 = 9,568.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.52x = 23,137.72 × 9,568.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.52x = 221,401,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,401,140.64/15,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,353.84

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